அருணகிரிச்செல்வர்  Magantharen Balakisten

“Arunagirichelvar” Magantharen Balakisten is a distinguished Carnatic devotional singer and a rare spiritual artist whose soulful voice stills the mind and awakens devotion to Lord Muruga. 
His music journey spans over 40 years and was trained in classical Carnatic music and Saivite philosophy since the age of 4, viewing music as lifelong seva.
He has released acclaimed devotional works including Kantha Sashti Kavasam, Kandhar Anubhuti, Thiruppugazh, and several other sacred texts & has presented scholarly papers on Thiruppugazh at major international conferences.
A deeply devoted student of Saint Arunagirinathar Swamigal’s Thiruppugazh, He has performed worldwide and his music is regularly aired on TV and Radio channels in many countries.
By the Grace of Lord Muruga, He was honored with the titles “Arunagirichelvar” & “Kandhar Pugazh Sudaroli”. 
Born in South Africa and currently living in Perth Australia, He conducts weekly online & in-person sangeetham and thiruppugazh classes.